Agricultural Fairs
Rural agricultural fairs are much older than Canada's confederation in 1867. Most fairs started out as agricultural societies and their purpose wasn't to entertain, but to inform and provide a way for families and communities to come together, share information and knowledge. It was also a way for farmers to improve their chances of success by breeding their livestock with the competition ribbon winners. Fairs today marry agricultrual traditions with midway, musical and other forms of entertainment to bring together diverse communities.
Here is a list of many of the local fairs you can check out this summer:
AUGUST
Navan August 10-13
Williamstown August 11-13
Merrickville August 11-13
South Mountain August 17-20
Vankleek Hill August 17-20
The Capital Fair August 18-27
Chesterville August 25-27
SEPTEMBER
Shawville August 31-September 4
Stormont CountySeptember 1-4
Russell September 7-10
Spencerville September 7-10
Richmond September 14-17
Carp September 21-24
Metcalfe September 28-October 1
For more information, including direct links to individual fair websites, visit the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies at ontariofairs.ca
